SoundScapes Shapes Acoustical Clouds can be hung individually or in innovative configurations from ceilings or walls to help silence a space and define an area. Ten standard flat panel shapes are available in fourteen colors, plus you can design your own custom shape with our design template. Seismic-approved Shapes are easy to install from a deck, through a ceiling, directly attached to drywall, on a standard suspension system, or on a wall. GET DATA PAGE

Optima ceiling panels are available in a variety of standard, non-standard and custom sizes. When paired with an Armstrong suspension system Optima ceiling panels are backed by the Armstrong 30-year System Performance Guarantee. In addition, Optima ceilings contain 71% recycled content and provide excellent sound absorption; NRC (0.90-1.00) and CAC (up to 26).

Nine new items in the Optima family… the only fiberglass ceiling panel made in North America with a plant-based binder. It even qualifies for LEED® credits in nine categories.

Acoustics Demonstration - Optima & Ultima Ceilings

Have you ever wondered about the impact of ceilings on the acoustics in your space? Listen to this acoustical demonstration.

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Hello. I'm from Armstrong ceilings. Have you ever wondered how much of a difference in acoustical ceiling system can make? Would you like to hear the difference? Well imagine this box is a space you're designing. Listen to how loudly the sound reverberates when I place myself cellphone inside the box without any acoustical treatment. Now I'm gonna add some Optima, a soft fiber panel with excellent absorptive properties. Can you hear the difference? This is a demonstration of direct sound absorption but what about sound transmission? Optima is a great absorber but it doesn't do a great job of blocking sound as it is a soft fiber product. This can be a concern if your designing is based that does not run walls to deck between rooms. Let's instead listen to how Ultima a mineral fiber product blocks the sound from traveling out of the space, a much better job. More on the story here is that there is no one size fits all approach to acoustical treatments. It's important to consider both NRC or sound absorption and CAC or sound blocking when creating an acoustical plan for your space. To learn about how to create sound design on your next project. Visit the Armstrong acoustics web site.

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Acoustics Demonstration - Optima® and Ultima® Ceilings

Have you ever wondered the impact of ceilings on the acoustics in your space? Watch this acoustical demonstration to hear how Optima or Ultima® could impact acoustics on your next project. Hear the difference!